An Osage Journey to Europe, 1827-1830, Volume 81: Three French Accounts

Book Overview

In 1827 six Osage people--four men and two women--traveled to Europe escorted by three Americans. Their visit was big news in France, where three short publications about the travelers appeared almost immediately. Virtually lost since the 1830s, all three accounts are gathered, translated, and annotated here for the first time in English. Among the earliest writings devoted to Osage history and culture, these works provide unique insights into Osage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806147083
• ISBN13: 9780806147086
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"